All the Things that Go BUMP! in the Night — The Varied Word of Horror Sub-Genres
Fun and frightening horror sub-genres that writers can mix and match to twist their readers into knots with plots that will keep them up at night.
A Chanticleer 10-Question Author Interview with Gail Avery Halverson – Historical Fiction, Colonial America, Slavery
Avery Halverson took home the 2023 Chatelaine Grand Prize for Romance for Sea of Glass, and she's sharing her journey to becoming an award-winning author!
Chanticleerians in the News: Go from Page to Screen with Kim Hornsby
Chanticleer keynote Kim Hornsby went from CIBA Award winner to produced screenwriter. Join her Greece retreat to turn your book into a screenplay!
A Moment of Reflection with Dr. Janice Ellis, Social Scientist & CIBA Nellie Bly Grand Prize Winner
CIBA Grand Prize winner Dr. Janice Ellis reflects on American values this Juneteenth. Discover the voice that bridges journalism and personal truth.
Celebrating Father’s Day with Some of Memorable Book Dads
This Father's Day we reflect on how literary dads guide, challenge, and sometimes harm, and how they reveal the many complex shades of fatherhood.
The Author Newsletter That Actually Converts | A Chanticleer Toolbox Article from the desk of David Beaumier
Your Author Newsletter is the primary touchpoint for connection with readers and driving audience engagement! Don't miss out on the most reliable way to promote your work!
V.C. Andrews – The Author that’s Still Publishing Forty Years After Her Passing
V.C. Andrews, born June 6, 1923, created gothic horror masterpieces from her secluded life. Her legacy continues 40 years after her death.
Chanticleer 10 Question Author Interview Series with Kathryn Caraway – Grand Prize Award-winning Author of Unfollow Me
Chanticleer Interviews Author Kathryn Caraway, the 2024 CIBA Grand Prize in the Journey Division for her true crime story Unfollow Me.
Mike Murphey 10-Question Author Interview with Chanticleer – Humor, Thriller, Action, Staire
Author Mike Murphey shares how he went from being a career journalist to an award-winning humorist and CIBA Grand Prize winner in the Humor and Satire division.
Bluesky for Authors: Navigating the Rising Social Media Platform for Book Marketing Success in 2025
Bluesky is a hot new social media platform designed with users in mind. Find out more about this easy to use, transparent online community.